Shelly Liddelow

Shelly ('Sparky') Liddelow (born 30 June 1984) plays field hockey for the Australian Women's Hockey Team, the Hockeyroos. She made her debut for Australia in 2007. Her Australian National Hockey League (NHL) team is WA Diamonds. Her local club is UWA Hockey Club.

Originally only a reserve player for the Hockeyroos, Shelly entered the spotlight and the hearts of Australians after Fiona Johnson injured her hamstring. She scored two goals in her first Olympic match, helping Australia to win against South Korea.

Playing Credentials

International Caps

15 - at start of Beijing Olympics Games

Career Highlights

2008 - Summer Olympics, Beijing China
2007 - Hockeyroos debut, Champions Trophy, Quilmes Argentina (4th)
2005 - Junior World Cup, Chile (4th)

Recent Performances

2008 - Test Series (v England), Australi (1st)
2007 - Good Luck Beijing Test Event, Beijing China (1st)
2007 - World Cup, Quilmes Argentina (4th)

Major Injuries

2006 - Stress fracture, hip 2004 - Stress fracture, femur
2003 - Compartments syndrome (surgery)

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